(Reading time: 1 - 2 minutes) TwitterDriver's license renewal and health examinations for seniors in Israel. A reader's question My husband and I were reading about renewing our driving licenses and we wanted know if people like us (75 years old) are required to take a new driving test when we renew our driver's license? Answer You are NOT required to retake your driver's license but medical testing is required. 1. The eye test In September 2017 it was decided to cancel the eye test for drivers aged 40+. This means that from the age of 17 (from the time the license was obtained) to the age of 70 drivers in Israel are not required to undergo an eye test. (Without prejudice, this situation could lead to an escalation of road accidents) 2. The health examination Drivers aged 40 to 59 are NOT required to take a health examination. A driver over 60 years of age is required to undergo medical examination, in accordance with the type or classification of driver's license held. Drivers with type B license (non-professional private vehicles) are required to undergo medical examination every 5 years from the ages of 70-80 (and if you are still driving, from ages 80-120, every two years). Professional drivers (including taxi drivers, buses and heavy vehicles) are required to undergo medical examination from the age of 60. From age 70, these drivers will be checked every two years. The notice to undergo a health examination will be sent to your address 6 months prior to the renewal date. If you do not receive it call the National Transportation Ministry's hotline 5678 More info here.... The cost for the health examination is 632 NIS as set out by the Ministry of Health and can be paid online here... More about the health examination Seniors are more likely to have a chronic health condition and rules for the medical examination are laid out by the Israel Ministry of Transport. Specific rules are set out for seniors who are receiving health or disability allowances from Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) Contacting the Ministry of Transport For questions and inquiries, call the National Transportation Ministry's hotline 5678 Your friends used these medical resources... PrevNext I am eligible for a coronavirus vaccination. Where can I get one? O... Instructions for getting the flu vaccination from Kupat Holim - Israel... Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & its impact on fa... Israel health funds do coronavirus testing for travelers going abroad.... Calling the Israel Ministry of Health (MOH) - contact information in E... 10 places and activities that might increase the risk of catching the ... Who qualifies for coronavirus testing in Israel? With resources at te... Must have Israel apps for Coronavirus - Covid 19. Hamagen 2 The Isra... Just published by the Israel Ministry of Health - Rules of conduct. H... Stress less! Managing your anxiety and stress in Covid-19 Coronavirus ... Fluoridation in Israel's drinking water. A question commonly asked by... First-aid for burns! First, second and third degree burns - Image c... The 2018 measles outbreak in Israel. The latest update. Almost a year... Reviving Someone Who Has Drowned or Swallowed Water Whether in publ... Tofes 17 - Form 17 The Hitchayvut - התחייבות - Health Fund Payment Au... The Israel Poison Information Center at Rambam Hospital - 24/7. Hebre... Ministry of Health Suggested Childhood Vaccinations & Immunization... Magen David Adom - Donating Blood World Blood Donor Day - Today Mage... First Aid & Attending to a Stab Wound. Ari Fuld z"l, this article... How much should you be drinking to prevent summer dehydration? Recomme... Israel's Mental Health Reform Hebrew - בריאות הנפש In accordance w... Israel's Emergency Medical Assistance & Services Tr... How Organ Donation & Transplant Works in Israel Hebrew: תרומת והש... Patient's Bill of Rights Act in Israel. Do you know your medical... Home-visits, House-calls & Emergency Medical Servi... Israel's National Health Insurance Law Hebrew: חוק ביטוח בריאות ממלכת... Kupat Holim - Upgrading to a Superior Health Plan Hebrew: שירותי בר... Family Health Clinic - Tipat Halav The Family Health Clinic - Tipat H... Israel's Dental Care Options Health Fund or private clinics? Wh... How to change from one Health-Fund (Kupat Holim) to another Hebrew: א... What's in and out for 2018? The Israel basket of health services - Sa... Israel's Public Hospitals & Medical Centers Hebrew: בתי חולים ציב... How do I fill a prescription for my meds in Israel? The Health Ba... Making a Doctor's Appointment & Fees in Israel Hebrew: תורים לרופ... Health-care options for non-residents of Israel Hebrew: ביטוח רפואי ו... Calling the Israel Ambulance service and entitlements. Emergency Tele... Choosing a Health Fund in Israel - Kupat Holim Hebrew: קופות החולים ב... Registering for a Health Fund (Kupat Holim) in Israel Hebrew: רישום ל...